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Hi everyone! I'm a former "student player" getting back into sax after many years. I bought a '38 King Zephyr (silver) last month, and I'm very happy with it! Everything I knew 20 years ago came right back, and I'm working on a couple of ballads ("You Belong To Me," "Over the Rainbow"). I'm using a New York Otto Link 7* and Rico Royal #2's. So far so good, though I may try a less open mpc and a harder reed combo soon, as I don't yet understand the differences. The NY Link 7* seems to work very well in terms of sound, though. I love the tone this sax produces!
I have a distinctly newbie question. When using the octave button from D up to G (before the top vent on the neck opens when I go to A), I can't see any "side vent" or anything opening up to help produce the octave. I am able to hit the higher notes, but I think I may just be doing this with my air and mouth adjustment.
Can someone please point out the exact location where the octave side vent should be opening on my Zephyr when I play, say, 'G' and hit the octave button? I'm looking over the horn carefully, but nothing seems to be opening. I think that some mechanism may be slightly bent or out of adjustment and the vent actually isn't opening. Thanks for your help!
NewZephX
I have a distinctly newbie question. When using the octave button from D up to G (before the top vent on the neck opens when I go to A), I can't see any "side vent" or anything opening up to help produce the octave. I am able to hit the higher notes, but I think I may just be doing this with my air and mouth adjustment.
Can someone please point out the exact location where the octave side vent should be opening on my Zephyr when I play, say, 'G' and hit the octave button? I'm looking over the horn carefully, but nothing seems to be opening. I think that some mechanism may be slightly bent or out of adjustment and the vent actually isn't opening. Thanks for your help!
NewZephX